The TV Showrunner's Roadmap

In this enlightening look behind the scenes, author Neil Landau provides you with the tools required to become an effective showrunner. Including insight from A-list showrunners such as Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad; X-Files), Alex Gansa (Homeland; Dexter; 24), Jason Katims (Parenthood; Friday Night Lights) and others, Landau and his guests provide in-depth advice about a range of issues, from structuring and developing a TV drama and creating iconic, multi-layered characters to dealing with network and studio script note, budgeting, and managing writer room crises. _x000D_ The book eschews a one-size-fits-all approach, instead offering an array of perspective and covers network, basic cable, and premium cable stories (each of which have their own unique creative and business structures). Also included is a companion website with sample script pages, sample outlines, beat sheets, pitch documents, and more.